Just Culture Master Course

The Concepts of Justice: Workplace and Society

Overview

A decade ago, our pioneering Just Culture Certification was a 40-hour in-person experience. Aimed at developing thought leaders, this course has since evolved in response to the industry’s changing needs. Today, the original 40-hour in-person program has transitioned into the MASTER Course, delivered in-person via e-learning platform.

With varying models of Just Culture emerging, some of which lack the necessary depth in safety science and legal structure, there’s a growing need for well-educated professionals in the field. Suitable for HR, legal, safety, and operational leaders, this course equips you with the comprehensive background to navigate and lead in the Just Culture landscape.

6-weeks total

40 hours for the entire course (12 three-hour sessions, plus 4 hours of self-paced assignments)

Self-paced assignments

4 hours of homework, readings, and exercises

Virtual three-hour sessions

Mondays and Thursdays 1-4pm EST

Exam and Certificate

20 question short answer exam, followed by available advisor consultation

Key Topics Covered

Core principles: Organizational missions, values, and expectations
Legal foundations of accountability: Morissette v U.S.,
Employment-at-Will, the Model Penal Code
Duty: Values, Procedures, Outcomes, duty to self and others, duty to save
Substantive Justice v Procedural Justice v Restorative Justice
Building Psychological Safety
Measures: Adverse Events, Reporting, Retention, Burnout, Happiness
Compassion: Mercy, Grace, and Forgiveness
The Just Culture Algorithm v7
Alternative models: James Reason, Sidney Dekker, and others
Building Cultures: Designing robust systems, understanding human factors, and fostering a learning culture
Markers: Open reporting, search for causes, transparency, system design, coaching, severity bias, equity
Deep dives: Causation, legal theories, and contemporary cultural views
Just Culture across contexts: Family life, media, sports, and global workplace models
Strategy and Implementation: Surveillance, measurement, and organizational change strategies

Our next public course dates are being scheduled.

Contact us to inquire about the next public dates or for a private virtual Master Certification training for your leadership.

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All course dates listed, unless otherwise indicated, are in English.

September 28, October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, November 2, 5, 2026
(Mondays and Thursdays – 1 to 4PM EST)

January 19, 21, 26, 28, February 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2027
(Tuesdays and Thursdays – 11AM to 2PM EST)

May 25, 27, June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, July 1, 2027
(Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9AM to 12PM EST)

October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, November 2, 4, 9, 11, 2027
(Tuesdays and Thursdays – 11AM to 2PM EST)

PURCHASE NOTE:
It may take 24 to 48 hours to complete your order and provide access to your online training account.

DELIVERY NOTE:
A hard-copy of the printed tri-fold Algorithm v7.0 will be shipped to you. (If your shipping address is different from your billing, please provide in “Special notes about this order” during check out.) Shipments are managed on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of each week.